Carlos Baleba’s exuberant celebration following Brighton’s victory over Manchester United was captured on camera, showcasing the midfielder’s infectious joy.
Brighton’s convincing 3-1 win at Old Trafford added to the woes of the struggling Red Devils, with goals from Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, and Georginio Rutter sealing the victory for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.
Despite Bruno Fernandes’ penalty equalizer for United, the match slipped out of their grasp in the second half, allowing Brighton to secure all three points.
After the final whistle, the jubilant scenes of the Brighton players spilled over into the Old Trafford tunnel, where Baleba was seen dancing and performing ‘the griddy’ for the camera. A dejected Fernandes could be seen in the background as Baleba’s celebration continued.
Even though Baleba was booked early in the game, his impact on the victory was significant, and Hurzeler’s decision to keep him on the pitch proved to be a wise one.
Brighton’s win marked their third consecutive triumph at Old Trafford, a rare feat achieved by only Manchester City as well. On the flip side, United’s struggles against Brighton continued, with six losses in their last seven league meetings.
Following the win, Brighton climbed to ninth place in the table, while United’s poor form saw them drop to 13th after suffering their tenth defeat of the season.
